Need advise on buying a 1000RR
#21
09-18-2008 | 09:29 AM
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RE: Need advise on buying a 1000RR
Funny, I feel the same way. I have a friend that has an '08 in all black, and though it has grown on me too I still like the look of mine better. Thats not to say if I had the extra cash laying around for a new one I wouldn't go for it... I totally would, and the addition of ABS would seal the deal. Truth be told though I am perfectly happy with mine.
#22
09-18-2008 | 10:34 AM
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RE: Need advise on buying a 1000RR
ORIGINAL: volcomrr
Sup fellas,
I ride a 05 600RR and im going to keep that bike for stricktly racing and am in the process of getting a loan from the bank so I can get a 1000RR.... I want to wait for the 09's to come out and see if they have any new color schemes, so heres a main question that i've got regarding the 08/09 liter bike....
Should I get the 08' since its basically the same, or hold out for the 09 due to recalls on the 08 dealing with oil consumption, etc.
If i do go with the 08, anybody got any $ figures that I should shoot for so I dont get ripped off? Thanks
Sup fellas,
I ride a 05 600RR and im going to keep that bike for stricktly racing and am in the process of getting a loan from the bank so I can get a 1000RR.... I want to wait for the 09's to come out and see if they have any new color schemes, so heres a main question that i've got regarding the 08/09 liter bike....
Should I get the 08' since its basically the same, or hold out for the 09 due to recalls on the 08 dealing with oil consumption, etc.
If i do go with the 08, anybody got any $ figures that I should shoot for so I dont get ripped off? Thanks
They are selling '08s brand new for 9733.00.
#25
09-28-2008 | 05:41 PM
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RE: Need advise on buying a 1000RR
ORIGINAL: RojerLockless
yes we have a HESD or something Hoda... hell I dont know the letters and what it stands for, lol but so far the dampener works so well you dont even notice it and with the "mass centralzation" that the bike is going for, the dampner is Under the air box touching coming up on the middle front left just by the top of the tank it's hard to see unless you turn the bars to the right.
the best dampner is one you dont notice untill you do IMO electronic ones are the way to go, a normal one will **** you off if you are going slow this one adjusts the second you move any speed any time so when you are rolling in a parkinglot, its off.
See the bump on the left side on the tank by the handle bars? Under that is where the dampener attached to the bars.
The bike also has one of the best slipper clutches I'v ever ridden on. and IMO I'll take a Cable clutch over a hydrolic one ANY DAY. after a bit of riding in town you can break your wrist using a hydrolic clutch all day long they are much harder to push in compared to a cable.
ORIGINAL: wellarmedCr@cker
He's right, his black 08 does look 5i)K. Too bad they only made a few. That being said, I'm not a big fan of the new side exhaust look. Also, no hydraulic clutch or steering dampener, wtf?
my 08 Fireblade looks kick *** IRL
the best dampner is one you dont notice untill you do IMO electronic ones are the way to go, a normal one will **** you off if you are going slow this one adjusts the second you move any speed any time so when you are rolling in a parkinglot, its off.
See the bump on the left side on the tank by the handle bars? Under that is where the dampener attached to the bars.
The bike also has one of the best slipper clutches I'v ever ridden on. and IMO I'll take a Cable clutch over a hydrolic one ANY DAY. after a bit of riding in town you can break your wrist using a hydrolic clutch all day long they are much harder to push in compared to a cable.
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09-28-2008 | 07:44 PM
#27
09-29-2008 | 08:15 AM
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RE: Need advise on buying a 1000RR
No problems whatsoever on my 08 CBR 1K... Depends on different variables finances, style and preference for your selection. From your message, it sounds like your aiming for color and if have the 12 + gs and if indeed thats the case then wait for the 09's. From what what I've seen they seem to be the same as the 08's. Your gonna 100% get a great deal on the older models heck maybe 2g's cheaper because you have to remember the stealerships wanna get rid of em' too. I've seen brand new 08 models for for $9,700 imagine 07's.
In any event, the issue of recalls is always gonna be an issue. Most brand new machines seem to have an issue down the road however what are the percentages....very low.
And, on a final note...think about this what makes anyone think there are NOT gonna be issues or recalls with the 09' CBR's...it just might be possible????
In any event, the issue of recalls is always gonna be an issue. Most brand new machines seem to have an issue down the road however what are the percentages....very low.
And, on a final note...think about this what makes anyone think there are NOT gonna be issues or recalls with the 09' CBR's...it just might be possible????
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